With vivid descriptions and master storytelling, Martin Brasier introduces the quest for the missing history of life and the cell.

But where did they come from, and how long have they been around? These and many other questions are answered in this remarkable book.

Presents a history and explanation of the development of Earth as revealed through its rocks, minerals, fossils, precious metals and more.

Fully updated and beautifully illustrated, this leading textbook teaches science and non-science majors to think like a scientist.

An updated edition of the award-winning primer on the evolution of the planet's life forms, "Prehistoric Journey" introduces readers to the wonders of the prehistoric world through an accessible text and 119 strong, colorful photos of world ...

Each page drips with the drama and passion of scientific pursuit. Wallace is a keen observer, a learned writer, and a great story teller--this is a must read!"—Don Johanson, Director of the Institute of Human Origins

Annotation A general interest exploration of mammal evolution and the scientific history of major fossil discoveries, their discoverers, and changing ideas about these extinct "beasts.

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of current research on Australian Mesozoic faunas and floras, with a balanced coverage of the many technical papers, conference abstracts and unpublished material housed in current ...

Blends evidence from the fossil record and data from biomolecular studies to tell the story of plant evolution from the earliest forms of life to the present day.

The international trade in fossils is a multimillion dollar industry around the world - once the science came first, but this is the story of how nowadays the mighty dollar is taking over.